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Arsenal learn new VAR verdict after Aston Villa penalty controversy

Gunners had penalty waved away at Villa Park - but should it have been given?

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Saka settles gruelling battle with Aston Villa to extend Arsenal’s winning start

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal held off a much improved Aston Villa to make it two wins from two in the Premier League

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Four Players Man Utd Could Sign After Michael Carrick’s Late Transfer Tease

Manchester United have reported made an inquiry into a Premier League left back.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31

Ollie Watkins’ double off the bench gives Aston Villa comeback victory at Chelsea

The striker came off the bench to score twice as Aston Villa stayed in the title hunt with a 2-1 victory against Chelsea and an 11th successive win

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa: Super-sub Ollie Watkins seals11th win on the spin

Striker came off the bench to score twice at Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025

Aston Villa continue winning run as double from sub Ollie Watkins sinks Chelsea

The hosts led at Stamford Bridge but were beaten.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Chelsea and Aston Villa headline Saturday’s Premier League action.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2025

Man Utd Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Defeat Worsened by Huge Injury Blow

Man Utd were helpless to stop Aston Villa as they went down 2-1 at Villa Park.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2025

Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Gunners Suffer Heartbreak With Final Kick

Arsenal found life incredibly tough at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2025

Eleven arrests and ‘death to IDF chants’ as protests overshadow Aston Villa’s win against Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv

Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv: Unai Emery’ side cruised to a comfortable win over Israeli opposition but few will leave Villa Park talking about the result

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025